3.5

Fawaz A Roumani

Mathematics - College of Southern Maryland

3.5
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
54%
Would Retake
92
Reviews
3.5
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.3
Clarity

54%

Would Retake

92

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
92 total ratings

5

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4

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What Students Say

He is not willing to help students even outside of class

EGR1210 - 1.0 rating

Study guides are VERY similar to the tests

MTH1560 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

83%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B-

95% confidence
Based on 17 grades
Most common grades:
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B+ (4)
Drop/Withdrawal (3)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(2)C(0)D(4)F(3)A-/B+(5)
Based on 22 reported grades
A: 5
B+: 4
Drop/Withdrawal: 3
F: 3
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (8)
Respected (6)
Participation matters (5)
Clear grading criteria (5)
Lecture heavy (5)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (4)
TEST HEAVY (4)
Tough grader (4)
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Reviews (90)
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MTH1000
Jan 23, 2007

No Comments

1.0
2.0
MTH1080
Feb 13, 2007

No Comments

5.0
3.0
MATHMATH
Feb 15, 2007

very helpful during office hours, i thought i was gonna hate that class but i ended up loving it!!

5.0
3.0
MATH1080
Feb 18, 2007

Goes over material slowly and clearly. Very helpful during office hours. One of BEST math profs EVER!! I plan to take him for every math class I can.

4.0
3.0
MATH1080
Feb 23, 2007

Fair guy

4.0
2.0
ENGCLAS
Feb 27, 2007

I like how he teaches....makes stuff interesting

1.0
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MTH1080
Mar 4, 2007

HORRIBBBLLLEEE.... I could stand in front of the class & teach better than he could i have never had such a confusing teacher before! HE has a heavy accent. My notes are a bunch of examples if it wasn't for the fact that i took mth1040 i would be sooo lost right now! He is unclear & doesn't explain very well! I would definantly NOT recommend him!!!

5.0
3.0
MATH1080
Mar 5, 2007

If math is not your strength take him. He explains things in a simple/clear way. His exams very similiar to HW.

4.0
3.0
MTH80
Mar 13, 2007

Gives alot of examples in class. The more you do the better you get at it. Highly recommended!!!

5.0
3.0
MATH1080
May 9, 2007

Dr.Roumani is one of my favorite professors at the Math dept. I really enjoyed his class....if you do the homework then you should do well on the exams.

4.0
1.0
MAS1080
May 10, 2007

class can b boring!!!! but overall good

5.0
2.0
MATHSECT
May 15, 2007

recommended

5.0
3.0
MATH1080
May 17, 2007

This guy is great!! That's all I have to say.

5.0
3.0
MTH1000
May 30, 2007

Very good teacher, but you must complete homework to succeed in this course! He always reviews prior to tests and always willing to help students with questions! Definitely recommend him if you are looking for an "A", so you skip to MTH-1105!

4.0
1.0
MTH1080
Nov 8, 2007

Since I have had Algebra 2 in highschool, this class was very easy, but for someone who is not familiar with the material, it may not be for you, because he does alot of examples but not alot of teaching. But, overall, he's good. I have an A+ so far.

5.0
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MTH1080
Dec 9, 2007

teaches by showing examples, you will use My Math Lab for homework--its great!!! If you have trouble doing a problem, you just click on example and it will walk you through it. His tests are basically from the homework problems and he will review before Tests--PAY ATTENTION. No pop quizes. I would take another class from him.

5.0
3.0
ENG1000
Feb 4, 2008

Cool guy!!

4.0
3.0
MTHMTH
Mar 18, 2008

No. 1 !!!!

4.0
3.0
MATH1080
May 2, 2008

patient and very helpful. I recommend him.

2.0
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MTH1080
Jul 7, 2008

I do NOT recommend Dr. Roumani. He has an accent that can be hard to understand. He offered no help when I needed it on a quiz, other than telling me I should have studied harder. I have taken two other math classes and actually enjoyed them, but not so with Roumani. He is absolutely the most dry person I've met.

4.0
3.0
MTHMTH
Aug 5, 2008

Cool dude. very patient and explains things clearly. uses lots of examples which makes it easier to understand. very friendly and helpful during office hours. I would definitely take him again :)

4.0
3.0
MATH08
Aug 21, 2008

i liked the class & teaching style

4.0
3.0
MATHS001
Sep 22, 2008

pay attention to the review before the exam, it will save your life

4.0
3.0
MATH1080
Nov 23, 2008

good prof. explains material well. recommended!!!

4.0
1.0
MATH1080
Dec 8, 2008

Very good teacher. Very helpful. Reviews are the same exact questions asked on the test. Group quizzes, and homework on mymathlab help your grade alot! I highl recommend this teacher! Wish he taught 2300.

3.0
4.0
MTH1080
Mar 2, 2009

He is very straight forward. He will make you work hard but it really prepares you for what is to come on the exams and such.

3.0
4.0
EGR2210
Apr 24, 2009

This is not an easy class ,but overall I thought he did an ok job of explaining the material. He is a rather boring professor ,but is willing to help you if you need it. His grading scale is not very friendly and at times overloads you with homework.

4.0
3.0
EGR2200
Apr 24, 2009

Roumani is an ok teacher. he know the material very well. his office hours are not very easy to get to. but helps you when u ask for it. He crams too much material when he is falling behind and with that said he gives lots of homework. he has no personality when he teaches it so i am not too sure if he hate the material or us not learnig it?

5.0
1.0
MATH1080
Apr 27, 2009

he's a great teacher...very helpful and nice!!

4.0
4.0
MTH1080
May 4, 2009

He can be very very very boring, but overall I liked him. He gets easily annoyed of students that talk during class or don't try. If you show that you care about the class then he will be very understanding. He has a heavy accent, but notihng that you can't get used to. Overall, he is a nice guy and a good teacher, wants his students to do good

1.0
4.0
MTH1080
May 12, 2009

He is very difficult to understand!! Basically a "teach yourself" class! Doesn't give you enough time to solve the problem before writing the answer. Doesn't answer questions very clear. Accent is very difficult to understand.

1.0
2.0
MTH1080
Nov 11, 2009

didnot like this teacher i would get all the answers right but if i didnt do the work the way he likes it he will mark it worng even if you do it your way because its easier DO NOT LIKE HIM

5.0
3.0
MATH1080
Aug 20, 2010

I took his class last semester and he was very helpful to students. You need to do several assignments but they really help you to do exams. definitely a good choice.

3.0
3.0
MTH1080
Sep 3, 2010

I do NOT like this teachers teaching strategies. he always got this look on his face when you answer a question wrong, like "*huffz* come ON its not hard, i gotta show you AGAIN?!" that sucks and it makes one not een want to raise there hand and participate.he also expects you to go home and study an come back the following class as and expertWTF?

4.0
4.0
MATH1080
Sep 8, 2010

pretty nice guy. solves alot of problems to clarify material. always willing to help as long as you try. I would take him again ;)

5.0
3.0
MATH1080
Sep 19, 2010

in my humble opinion. prof roumani is one of the most knowledageable people in the math dept.

4.0
3.0
MATH1080
Sep 29, 2010

nice guy

4.0
3.0
MATHE1080
Oct 27, 2010

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4.0
4.0
MATHCLAS
Dec 3, 2010

Loved his class and loved the subject

5.0
2.0
MATH1000
Jan 11, 2011

Loved this class. I actually understood math for once. He solved problems multiple ways so that you understand and his review sheets are wonderful. If you do them then you know the tests and quizzes. I'm taking him again this semester.

4.0
3.0
MTH1000
Jan 18, 2011

this is a great prof. he writes everything on the board so you cant miss anything, group quizes, and he drops the lowest one. he will answer any questions you have. honestly he was pretty easy, deff recommended if you have trouble with math.

4.0
3.0
MATHE1080
Apr 28, 2011

take him

5.0
3.0
ENGRENGR
Jul 7, 2011

good prof. i would take him again

4.0
3.0
EGRCLAS
Sep 10, 2011

there is a lot to learn in his classes but he makes good effort to teach the material, i enjoyed the engineering class after all

3.0
4.0
EGRUPER
Oct 5, 2011

The class is demanding and there is work to do every week...but this is engineering after all

4.0
4.0
MATH1120
Feb 29, 2012

He writes down a lot of the material. But the notes are next to useless on group quizzes. And he never goes over them. He can be rude sometimes too. Ignoring some or arguing with another with a different point of view. He's okayish.

5.0
2.0
MATH1000
Aug 20, 2012

overall I have to say that this was a pretty good class. I didn't like the summer hours but I liked the class and the prof.

1.0
4.0
MTH1130
Nov 29, 2012

Hate his class. He only teaches to his right side or the board. Never goes over the homework. When you ask him a question your lucky if you get a useful answers, and your extremely lucky if does not yell. When you go to his office hours he is less then helpful. If you get stuck in his class be prepared for a long semester.

4.0
2.0
MATH1130
Dec 27, 2012

His style of teaching is helpful especially if you suck at math like me :(. No matter how many times you ask he will always explain the material until you understand it. Tons of examples in class.

3.0
4.0
MTH1120
Dec 5, 2013

He grades hard on just about everything, accuracy is a must. Sorta rushes through the class material to meet his test dates on time; he's a bit in your face when you ask for help. You'll be able to pass this class if you can keep up with Math Lab homework and study the test reviews he hands out. He has group quizzes which can be good. Just Focus.

4.0
4.0
ENG1100
Feb 11, 2014

He's a bit cold and is strict with grading but is fair about it and is a good teacher nonetheless. I'd take him again.

2.0
4.0
1120
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 13, 2014

Stale. Gives you formulas but gives the bare minimum to explain the question. Group quizzes serve no purpose. The tests are 3 chapters combined in one. The maple project is pointless. I dropped this class with a D average. Took Prof Sampson's class which has 3 more exams and way more quizzes and got an A in her class.

5.0
3.0
MTH1080
May 17, 2014

I took Mr. Romani recently. His tests were from study guides that he personally showed each step. No quizzes or discussions can be made up if missed, so if you are busy like me, it may help to set a reminder as I had to ! He was very responsive and seemed to care about your grade if you put your best work into it as we'll. I would take him again!

4.0
2.0
MTH1120
Grade: B+
Jun 12, 2014

Since I didnt take math for a long time, I had to go to his office hours alot. He helped me alot and encouraged me to continue the class and not to giveup.

3.0
3.0
MTH1080
Jul 14, 2014

He is a good professor. A lot of practice problems in class and a study guide before each exam. If you can do all of the problems on the study guide, you can do the test.

5.0
2.0
MTH1120
Sep 10, 2014

He's a great teacher. I strongly recommend him.

3.0
4.0
MTH1560
Oct 9, 2014

I am taking this class online currently and Mr. Roumani is very strict on discussion assignments. He is quite unclear on specifics, such as which problems to complete or how to complete them. He is a very tough grader and I feel that it's hard to get a good grade in his class.

5.0
3.0
ENG1110
Nov 11, 2014

Currently taking his Into to Engineering course. He really wants the best for you, and will go out of his way to help you out. I'm impressed that he's so familiar with the autocad and working model, whereas other teachers have to consult their books. He demands respect in the beginning, but once he sees you're listening, he'll be your bud.

5.0
1.0
MTH1080
Grade: A+
Nov 21, 2014

He is definitely a stern teacher, but he is amazing. His exams have a study guide and the study guide is exactly like the test. And he even gives you all the answers step by step for the study guide. If you listen in this class he will help you willingly and tell you not to give up, you can do it. I passed with an A in his class. I 100% recommend!

4.0
3.0
1080
Dec 25, 2014

this is my first time taking his class and I passed. You need the book for this class.

4.0
4.0
MTH1560
May 15, 2015

He is a very stern, but helpful professor as long as you put in an honest effort. You need to get help outside of class at the school's tutoring center if you're eager for the A grade. This REALLY helped a lot for homeworks and to review before Exams. Study guides are VERY similar to the tests. He doesn't trick you. He's a great teacher!

5.0
3.0
MTH1080
Grade: A-
Jun 17, 2015

Extremely helpful when it comes to explaining the material. My class was very quiet and would not speak up when he asks "would you like to see how this problem is done on the board?" but he would show us anyway. He is understanding but expects you to follow along. Group quizzes (randomly assigned), individual tests. Not very hard overall.

2.0
4.0
MTH1120
Grade: D
Jul 2, 2015

He has a thick accident and it is very hard to follow along with his lectures. Most of you note taking will have to be done outside of class!

3.0
4.0
MTH1080
Jul 9, 2015

I took Professor Roumani for MTH 1080, I'm horrible at math, but as long as you do your homework and study guides you'll be good. He always encouraged me to go to tutoring which really made a huge difference, and always answered any questions. As long as you put in effort he will help you. Also group quizzes were great.

1.0
4.0
MATH1560
Sep 21, 2015

This is a low energy professor. The lectures are dry and you only understand a small percentage of what is said. He rushes through his teaching and becomes irritated when students do not understand the material.

4.0
3.0
MATH1080
Oct 9, 2015

One of the few down to earth professors that I had. His approach to teaching is practice and practice. The class is a lot of work but you get to learn a lot from him.

4.0
4.0
MTH1560
Apr 15, 2017
Would take again

took calc online with him for the first time and set myself up to fail. HOWEVER, in class Prof. Roumani is an excellent teacher. My 3rd time taking calc & finally I was able to understand. Many students think he is too strict but so long as you participate & do your work you should be fine. Test reviews include the same questions as the tests.

Participation matters
5.0
2.0
MTH1150
Grade: A
May 17, 2017
Would take again

I took Professor Roumani Algebra and Trig class last summer, and I was rather nervous beginning college with a six-week four-credit course. The week I barely understood anything but as I continued to study the class became easier. Our grade was 75% based on three test, but he gives out study guide which is almost identical to the test.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MTH1150
Aug 16, 2017
Would take again

Amazing teacher/professor. He teaches you and tries to make sure you understand the material. His gives study guides that are similar to the test so as long you put the time in to study and do the occasional homework, you will be fine.

Respected
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
EGR1210
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Roumani is a very good teacher. He likes when students participate in class by answering his questions. He encourages students to make mistakes in class so that they wouldn't make one during the test.

Respected
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
EGR2200
Grade: A
Feb 9, 2018
Would take again

My favorite part about class is that we always go over the second problem, it's really helpful

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
EGR1210
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He is not willing to help students even outside of class. If he sees you are struggling he blames you not doing your part in the class. He grades unfairly and inconsistently. Also group work is "encouraged" but he is quick to mark work wrong if your partners have the same answer. Goes way too fast for this class to be understood and learn the info

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
4.0
4.0
EGR1210
Grade: A
May 23, 2018
Would take again

Attendance is not mandatory but you won't pass if you don't show up. He is a tough-love professor and won't beat around the bush which can seem harsh, but usually fair. If you participate and show effort, he will help you if you're struggling. This is the first mechanical engineering-specific course so be ready for a lot of work.

Participation matters
5.0
3.0
EGR1210
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 14, 2018
Would take again

He can be intimidating, but he is a very clear teacher. Demands participation and timeliness. Old school.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
MTH1120
Nov 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Literally the worst professor I have ever had in a long time. I could not understand anything he tried to teach and everyone in the class was confused. We started off with 30 something students and then were left with 10 by the middle of the semester. I had to drop out too! DO NOT TAKE HIM IF U WANT TO PASS!

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
MATH1120
Grade: B
Nov 30, 2018
Would take again

I liked Prof. Roumani for Mth 1120. The course itself was hard but he gives us exam reviews to do before the exam and if you understand how to do it then you'll pass the exams. We take a quiz weekly of the material from the previous class and he drops the lowest 2 scores. Do the MathLab because it's worth 10% of grade and don't skip class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
MATH1120
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Roumani is very helpful but intimidating! BUT ASK QUESTIONS. He loves answering questions and makes sure you understand before moving on. He always asks "Got it all of you?" ALSO he quizes every week on stuff you learned the previous week. He tells you exactly what will be on the test as he posts test reviews online before the exams.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
MTH0970154675
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Feb 1, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He does not teach the material, you have to teach yourself. He gave 80 homework problems the first 2 weeks. He sets time limits on quizzes, and doesnt care how many people are still working on them. He is an awful teacher. He writes everything on the board from prewritten papers and does very little explaining. He needs to give teaching up.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
EGR1210
Apr 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

he was the most difficult and inconsiderate professor I have ever had. he did not want to teach the students, in fact he should not be teaching at all. this is a difficult class that professors should help with and it is almost impossible to not get yelled at while asking him for help.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
MTH970
Grade: B
Apr 16, 2019
Would take again

Math is not my strongest subject. But this teacher is very accommodating. He really wants you to do well. Quizzes and Exams are reviewed before taking so there are no surprises. Most of the exam questions are modeled from the study guide. Quizzes are given with material that was reviewed from previous classes. Take his class!!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
MTH950
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you are not very good in math, do not take him! He does not care if you are struggling he "advises" you to read your book or go to the math resource center. He is rude, goes over so much material in one day and gives you a quiz every week. If you do not understand something he gets upset and it is very discouraging. He has no passion in teaching

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MTH0970
Mar 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

WORST professor Ive ever had. He doesnt teach material. You will learn nothing from him. His examples are from his notes and he skips his steps which confuses the whole class. Ive caught several mistakes of his (ex. Wrong sign usage) which gave us the wrong answer. If he actually worked through problems with us he would catch his own mistakes

Tough grader
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
MTH950
Grade: B+
May 9, 2020
Would take again

The prof knows the materials very well and explains everything slowly with lots of details. The exams are very similar to the homework assignments. I would take him again.

Respected
Lecture heavy
Caring
4.0
3.0
MTH0970
Grade: B+
Mar 1, 2021
Would take again

had this professor for my first online class. he goes over many exercises and they are the same as the exams. would take again.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
MATH1120
Grade: F
May 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He was very rude and lacked patience. We were taught by him writing on a pieces of printer paper with scribbled writing.

1.0
5.0
MATH1120
Grade: F
Jun 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He has little patience and catches an attitude if you ask questions. Makes the course 10 times more difficult than it should be. If you have to take this course I highly recommend not choosing him as a professor.

1.0
5.0
1120T
Nov 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He expects you to write notes on printer paper as fast as he does. Very impatient. He gets upset because we dont understand what he is teaching and is not so good at elaborating.

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
MTH1120
Grade: B+
Nov 18, 2021
Would take again

Although Professor Roumani has a different type of teaching style, I feel that he was great. He took his time going through the material and really worked through the problems and examples. He seems stern, but he just cares about his students doing well. The exams are very similar to the homework and his exam reviews are extremely helpful!

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
MATH1120
Nov 16, 2022

Don't take his class if you're not the best at math. Very stern, careless, and degrades you when you ask questions. The first class he jumped right into the material with no introduction of himself or anything. He takes notes/lectures the whole 4 hours with one 20 minute break in between. Class average was also a D for Fall 1 & 2.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
1120T
Grade: F
Nov 14, 2023

professor Roumani does not explain the material, and just has his students write the textbook word for word. if you take his class then expect to already know the material and start studying for the test from day one, otherwise you will fail.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

83%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B-

95% confidence
Based on 17 grades
Most common grades:
A (5)
B+ (4)
Drop/Withdrawal (3)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(2)C(0)D(4)F(3)A-/B+(5)
Based on 22 reported grades
A: 5
B+: 4
Drop/Withdrawal: 3
F: 3
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (8)
Respected (6)
Participation matters (5)
Clear grading criteria (5)
Lecture heavy (5)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (4)
TEST HEAVY (4)
Tough grader (4)
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Ratings by Course

MATHMATH

5.0

(1)

MATHSECT

5.0

(1)

ENG1000

5.0

(1)

MATH1000

5.0

(2)

ENGRENGR

5.0

(1)
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MTH0970154675

5.0

1120T

5.0

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EGR1210

4.2

1120

4.0

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